But Mr English does not accept their report. "The families' proposal for entry, made public in December, does not include a detailed plan, and therefore does not make the case for a safe re-entry", Mr English said today.

"Any decision to re-enter would also have to be made in accordance with our current workplace safety law, so the new directors would still have to take responsibility without indemnity for all aspects of safely entering the mine. It's highly unlikely a new set of directors would decide it could be done safely."